eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. What is the purpose of a school library?

Libraries 128

Libraries Analysis Outcomes Elementary 128

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

Libraries 373

Libraries Laptops E-rate Broadband 373

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. In this post I’ll break down the importance of E-rate, how it works, and the types of technologies it makes available that are crucial to education. There is a growing dependence on these resources across the U.S.,

E-rate 95

E-rate Accessibility Technology Broadband 95

Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2021

We have learned how to leverage technology to establish and maintain relationships with students and colleagues as we navigated the unknown waters of blended and distance learning. School librarians serve teachers, students, and families by providing access to information in a variety of formats.

Edcamps 166

Edcamps Libraries Meeting Professional Learning 166

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . There has always been technology in the classroom.

Technology 447

Technology Classroom Smartphone Laptops 447

MiddleWeb

APRIL 2, 2023

Scholastic’s Dwaine Millard explores how community libraries can both offer all young people opportunities to improve their access to resources and technology and provide face-to-face settings where they can form positive social norms outside the boundaries of social media.

Libraries 96

Libraries Social Media Accessibility Resources 96

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Louis County Library (SLCL) , we are committed to helping this subsection of the population continue their education and find fulfilling, well-paying careers. Through Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we provide adults with an easily accessible way to earn a high school diploma at no cost.

Libraries 110

Libraries Data Accessibility Assessment 110

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. Accessing state and nation-wide, real-time, factual data on challenged books in district libraries.

Libraries 79

Libraries Industry Technology Data 79

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. I don’t want to be in the situation where I was panicking because I didn't know if I was going to have access for all of our students.”

Libraries 205

Libraries eBook Elementary Chromebook 205

ViewSonic Education

JUNE 28, 2022

Good news is technology can help develop these skills, bringing faster and robust results. Keep reading to learn more about the CASEL 5 competencies and technology’s role in developing them or discover ViewSonic Education Solutions. . Digital Accessibility . The Role of Technology in Building CASEL Competencies .

Technology 321

Technology Smartphone Tablets EdTech 321

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship.

Accessibility 113

Accessibility System Broadband STEM 113

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Nearly 20 years ago, Google made an ambitious play to digitize the content of some of the world’s largest research libraries. It seemed like the beginning of a new era, when scholars and the public could make new connections and discoveries in the kind of mass digital library that had previously been the stuff of science fiction.

Libraries 217

Libraries Google EdTech Accessibility 217

ViewSonic Education

JUNE 1, 2022

While color blindness has long been a major challenge to color management, the latest monitor technology provides extended controls over this workflow, making it more user-friendly than ever. Read on to find out more about color management, color blindness, and relevant monitor technology, or explore Viewsonic solutions for creative work. .

Technology 351

Technology Comparison Smartphone Course 351

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

Accessibility 155

Accessibility Course Laptops Report 155

Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Everything was then placed into Google Drive.

Strategy 282

Strategy Technology How To Robotics 282

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

Libraries 206

Libraries Digital Divide Accessibility Survey 206

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. This ensures that technology is a tool for equity, not a barrier.

Equity of Access 105

Equity of Access Accessibility Digital Divide Classroom 105

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Thriving at Work: Practical Strategies for Better Days in the Library Part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute overview session on is another in our “Essential Librarian Series,” designed to be shown to new staff and leaders and to provide a refresher for all who work in the library. You can pay by credit card.

Libraries 41

Libraries Strategy Accessibility Groups 41

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We'll explore how to leverage technology and interactive strategies to turn even the most reluctant students into enthusiastic writers. Key Takeaways: Free Apps for Writing : Explore tools like Book Creator, Canva, and Google Docs to enable multimodal storytelling and provide accessibility options such as speech-to-text.

How To 349

How To eBook Strategy Company 349

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures.

Libraries 156

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 156

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Ethics of AI: Copyright, Citation, and Circumspection A Library 2.0 "AI This discussion will feature several examples of each of these ideas and discuss these ethical principles and how they relate to libraries and education. This 60-minute online hands-on workshop is part of our Library 2.0 Ethics of AI" Series.

Libraries 70

Libraries Sony Accessibility Examples 70

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Access this catalog via the website.

eBook 386

eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 386

Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

But what impact do these devices have on us, and are we using technology to its fullest potential? In my public high school, we rarely interact with technology, at least not productively. Barriers to providing all students with access to technology. Barriers to using technology powerfully in the classroom.

Technology 306

Technology EdTech Learning Accessibility 306

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 27, 2017

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. Poor students often carry around cheap cell phones or access the Internet through a library or Internet cafe. Play and Learn!

Technology 322

Technology Social Media Libraries Training 322

Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2020

At the same time, teachers often feel as if they’re competing with technology for the attention of students. However, I can see how technology can be both a distractor and a positive factor. Which gave me an idea to celebrate this month by making a case for the latter… Making the case for amplifying literacy with technology.

Technology 396

Technology eBook Social Media LMS 396

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 4, 2022

Accessibility is taking center stage in user experience and user interface design so that people with color blindness can access the same information as those without. If you’d like to learn more about what color blindness is, and how technology can help, then read on. Color Blindness and Technology.

Technology 243

Technology Accessibility Software Industry 243

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Databases provide full-text access to a wide range of content, including books, magazines, primary sources, images, charts, and peer-reviewed articles by credible authors representing diverse perspectives. Browsing a library database by category or topic also introduces an element of surprise to the research experience.

Libraries 101

Libraries Examples Resources Tools 101

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. Elsevier offers overs 600 fully open access journals where researchers can publish or access peer-review articles.

Elsevier 127

Elsevier Accessibility Libraries Social Media 127

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

LinkedIn has temporarily delayed planned changes to Lynda.com, a popular education-video library the company bought in 2015 for $1.5 billion, after libraries around the country raised privacy concerns. Hopefully, a revised user agreement for library patrons can maintain that option.”

lynda.com 176

lynda.com Libraries Company Video 176

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 8, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our third Library 2.024 mini-conference: " Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. What will libraries look like by 2035? Please also join the Library 2.0

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Social Media Robotics 41

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

Libraries 143

Libraries Secondary Exercises Software 143

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Since then, the program has transformed to help schools and libraries connect to high-speed broadband. Some felt that E-rate laws should not include at-home internet connectivity.

E-rate 91

E-rate Technology Libraries Broadband 91

The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

Accessibility 239

Accessibility Digital Divide Broadband Digital Citizenship 239

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Educational technology plays a critical role in the classroom Education technology boosts student learning Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Educational technology transforms learning by increasing engagement, personalizing instruction, and expanding access to resources.

Technology 52

Technology Classroom Education Adaptive Learning 52

Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. All experiments are designed exclusively for Logger Pro, a software program that teachers and students can also access via an extended free demo.

Software 207

Software STEM Resources Technology 207

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 27, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the advantages of building and managing a personal eBook library for working towards your goals in higher education. Digital Libraries: The Popularity of eBooks II. Building Your eBook Library III. Since eBooks have been around, reading has been more portable, accessible, and productive.

eBook 52

eBook Libraries Smartphone Tablets 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

That was the confounding question assistive technology specialist Neal McKenzie faced a year and a half ago from one of the 100-plus visually impaired students he helps in the classrooms of Northern California’s Sonoma County. Technology,” says McKenzie, “has leveled the playing field quite a lot. “What’s an ox?”

Accessibility 145

Accessibility Technology Education Libraries 145